West Sussex · England
Festival Paella Catering for Lidsey events
Hot, generous and cooked in front of everyone: paella street food for festivals, fairs, markets and community events for events in Lidsey and across West Sussex.
- Community events and open days
- Charity and school events
- Country shows
Live festival paella catering in Lidsey
Festival paella catering in Lidsey, cooked live
We arrive with our equipment and follow the site rules, from arrival times to waste. Whether it’s village fêtes and food and music festivals, we’ll put together a menu of vegan paella, giant-pan paella and seafood paella and more.
A fête near Lidsey might be on a field with no mains power; tell us what’s available and we’ll plan around it. Each paella is cooked from scratch on the day, not reheated, and served the moment it’s ready.
- Location
- Lidsey (PO22)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, halal
- Add-ons
- Tapas, churros, sangria, crockery
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We can work with your facilities team on access and timings.
If you run the same event each year, tell us your dates early, so we can hold the date.
How we price festival paella catering
Each event is quoted on its own, and the price depends on a few things:
- Crockery and cutlery, or disposables
- How many staff you need
- How long we’re needed on site
- Parking and unloading
There’s no one-size-fits-all price for live paella. A garden party lunch and a full wedding menu are very different jobs. We itemise everything in your quote.
What to tell us
These details help us quote quickly:
- Your date and when you want to eat
- What the venue already provides
- A photo of the cooking space, if it’s a garden or field
- Where the event is
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we’ll check availability at the same time.
Live paella or other catering?
Some traders struggle with vegan and gluten-free options. A paella stall can have a vegan pan alongside the rest. The price depends on your guest numbers, the menu and how many courses you choose, plus any staff, crockery and travel. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Events in Lidsey and across West Sussex
- A quote that spells everything out
- Plates, cutlery and waiting staff available
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
Read Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
What we need at the venue
Safety and good cooking both depend on the spot we use. We need:
- The event’s site rules and timings
- Spacing from tents and other structures
- A pitch big enough for the pans, burners and serving table
If you’re unsure, send a picture of the space and we will say what we think.
On the menu in Lidsey
- Giant paella pans
- Seafood paella
- Churros
- Vegan paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Tapas
Can I cook paella for a crowd myself?
Doing it yourself saves money, but the host ends up stuck at the stove. Booking us means you get the show without the stress.
Not sure whether to cook yourself or book a caterer? Think about numbers, diets and how much you want to enjoy the day. We’re happy to give you a quote to compare.
Questions from Lidsey
Do you trade at school fairs around Lidsey?
Yes, with the school’s permission. Tell us the date and pitch details.
What about events near the coast?
Yes, with a sheltered cooking spot. Sea breezes cool the pan, so a windbreak, building or gazebo helps.
How many paellas should we have?
Two or three covers most guests. Tell us about your guests’ diets and we’ll suggest the mix.
Do you come to Lidsey?
We do. We cook at events in Lidsey and across West Sussex. Send us your date to check availability.
Do you cater for vegetarian guests?
Of course. Vegetarian and vegan paellas are cooked in separate pans, alongside the meat and seafood pans.
What about pudding?
We do. Spanish desserts such as churros or crema catalana.
Where do you cater?
We cover London and the South East, West Sussex included. Find your area.
Can you cater for crew and volunteers?
Yes, at set times to suit your schedule. Send us numbers and times.
Running an event in Lidsey
Lidsey is about 2 miles north-east of Bognor Regis, in West Sussex. Across the PO22 area, we’ll come to your venue or garden. We cater in 371 places in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 23 miles away.
Events in parks such as The Brooks Local Nature Reserve need permission from the council or landowner, and we will send any documents they ask for. Running a fête for a church like The Parish Church of St Mary? A paella pan draws people in. With the sea within about 3 miles, we plan shelter from the wind for coastal events.
Here we cover the PO22 postcode area, so your event can be anywhere in it. Your event could be at a home on Lidsey Road and Sack Lane. For events just outside Lidsey, we cover Shripney (1 mile south-west), Westergate (1 mile north), Eastergate (1 mile north), West Barnham (1 mile north-east) and Barnham (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Worthing (12 miles east), Chichester (5 miles west), Selsey (8 miles south-west), Littlehampton (6 miles east), Lancing (15 miles east) and Emsworth (12 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Tote Copse Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Bognor Regis Museum (2.6 miles south).
- Nearby schools include St Philip Howard Catholic High School (1.3 miles north-east)
Dishes our guests love
Vegan paella
Vegan paella cooked separately.
Giant paella pans
It is the huge pan people come to see.
Towns and villages near Lidsey
Also in Lidsey
Why choose festival paella catering in Lidsey?
One trader, many diets, which saves pitches.
Almost any gathering can work with live paella. People in Lidsey book us for events such as:
- Open days
- VIP and hospitality areas
- Seasonal markets
- School and charity events
For visitors coming by rail, Barnham station is about 1.3 miles away.
What to look for in a quote
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
- What happens if it rains
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- How many staff are coming, and for how long
How the day works
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That’s what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. The smell normally draws people over. Summer events in Lidsey have daylight until about 9:20pm at midsummer and about 7:05pm by late September, which helps evening trading. Winter markets, dark by about 4:00pm, need a well-lit pitch.
- We check your dates.
- We agree menu and pitch.
- We set up our burners and pans.
- The first pans are ready as visitors arrive.
- We serve, then clear the pitch at the end.
Getting ready for the day
- Tell us when you want to eat
- Check the venue allows live cooking
- Name one person we can ask on the day
How to get a price
Thinking about festival paella catering for your event in Lidsey? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. To contact us, fill in our quote form.
Read more
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff